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Holly Willoughby murder plotter Gavin Plumb has appeal dismissed
Judges say Gavin Plumb intended harm “of the gravest and highest possible kind” to Holly Willoughby.
TUESDAY, 21 OCTOBER 2025, 15:15
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Judges say Gavin Plumb intended harm “of the gravest and highest possible kind” to Holly Willoughby.
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Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister, is not known for progressive views on women’s equality.
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South Africa
The Witness says he received a phone call shortly after Molefe was arrested.
South Africa
Responding to state prosecutor, Sibiya maintains his innocence despite the guilty verdicts
South Africa
One person has been killed following a shooting incident in Durban.
South Africa
The violence led to the murder of a rival taxi boss on the R300, near Delft.
World
The BBC’s Paris Correspondent Hugh Scofield says the former French president will reside in a small cell.
World
Juraj Cintula – who fired five shots at close range at the prime minister – was found guilty of terrorism charges.
World
An American who faked his own death and fled to Scotland to evade justice was sentenced to five-years-to-life in prison for raping his ex-girlfriend 17 years ago.
World
Belize’s prime minister says the deal will mean that migrants can apply for asylum in the country.
Africa
They say the decision “runs contrary to the desired structural change” they were seeking.
Africa
Gvernment officials have warned that Issa Tchiroma Bakary’s declaration is illegal.
Africa
Morocco wants to be a “strong contender” at all levels of global football after beating Argentina to win the Under-20 World Cup for the first time.
Africa
The protesters are seeking the release of Nnamdi Kanu who has been in detention since 2021 on terrorism charges.
Business
Renowned economist Dawie Roodt argues that there is no true black empowerment in South Africa, as a large part of the population is unemployed and lives in poverty.
Business
RealPay empowers businesses to collect, transact, and grow through digital tools that are secure, scalable, and shaped by genuine market needs.
Business
Business
For more than 30 years, ROSE has provided a framework for the safe collection, recycling, and reuse of used lubricating oil across South Africa.
Politics
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is appearing before the Ad Hoc Committee on Tuesday.
Politics
Witness A is testifying before the Madlanga Commission.
Politics
The minister is testifying on allegations made by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
Politics
Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) says there is no need to replace the BEE policy.
Sport
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has called on all South African fans – and foes – to join him in the stands at Wembley Stadium.
Sport
UK Athletics reports a surplus for the first time since 2017, two years after facing the threat of bankruptcy.
Sport
The 34-year-old plays for French Top 14 side Racing 92 in Paris’ and his decision was announced by the Welsh Rugby Union.
Sport
A selection of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.
Education
[New Times] Sports Minister Nelly Mukazayire and her counterpart Joseph Nsengimana of the Minister of Education officially launched the 2025/26 Inter-School Sports Competitions, in what marked the ministries’ renewed joint commitments to promote grassroots sports development starting from schools.
Education
[Daily News] Dodoma — THE government has made significant progress in addressing longstanding issues affecting teachers, including promotions, salary adjustments and various benefits, a move that has greatly improved teacher welfare and strengthened the public service system.
Education
[UCT] UCT hosted its inaugural Student Leadership Induction on 18 October, empowering newly elected student leaders not just with skills to fulfil their roles but also capacitating them to align their work to the university vision and strategy.
Education
[New Times] The University of Kigali (UoK) is thrilled to unveil a new, state-of-the-art campus in Remera, a bold step forward in shaping the future of higher education in Rwanda.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
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Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
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Science/Tech
Capitec has provided tips for spotting online job scams and fraudsters pretending to be police officers.
Science/Tech
Newsday, a new publication started by a group of passionate young journalists, has launched Android and iOS applications.
Science/Tech
Online fashion marketplace, Yaga, raised €4 million (R80 million) in a recent pre-Series A global funding round.
Science/Tech
Teenagers can be scary and impossible to shop for. From gaming chairs to cologne to slippers, these adolescent-approved gifts can help.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
If Chery-owned carmaker can get the pricing right, this all-electric could carve out a niche.
Motoring
Good mechanical workshops are rare – honesty, integrity, and real expertise matter. Too many leave customers unsure, overcharged, or misled.
Health
Relatives have “grave concerns” about NHS mental health services after their mum killed herself.
Health
Denise Bacon says she is experiencing improvements in her ability to walk.
Health
The results are astounding and a major advance, say surgeons involved in international research using the pioneering technology.
Health
The Grade-II listed St Dunstan’s House has been converted into a health and wellbeing.
Nature
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
A peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Nature, found that the carbon emissions stemming from 111 of the world’s biggest fossil fuel producers resulted in at least $28 trillion in economic losses in the three decades to 2020, writes Nick Hedley.
Nature
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.